Head Over Heels

You know her as Aunty Kea, the iconic Asian aunty on TikTok, but did you know her own mother didn’t even know she was a TikTok star for years? 🤯Lyanna joins us to talk about her journey as a creator while still chasing her dream of becoming an actor. She shares how her journey took her through different worlds before getting to where she is today, what it’s like having people know Aunty Kea more than Lyanna, and the inspiration behind the character that everyone loves.We also get into the reality of online hate, gentle parenting, and why she’s perfectly happy being the bougie fun-tea instead of having kids. Trust us when we say there’s a lot more to Lyanna than just the comedy skits!☀️ IN THIS EPISODE:- How Lyanna got into content creation and built her online presence- Going from hospitality and retail to becoming a content creator- The story and inspiration behind Aunty Kea- How her mom found out she was a TikTok star- Using comedy to explore Asian family dynamics and personal experiences- The conversation around gentle parenting vs Asian parenting- Why she doesn’t want kids and is happy being the bougie aunty- Expanding beyond TikTok through YouTube and animation- Her love story with Bryce and the 'relationship theory' that keeps them together Follow Lyanna: @lyanna_kea---------------------------------------------------------------------Hosted by Maggy Wang, this podcast is where real talk meets real life — messy, mundane, and everything in between. From everyday struggles to smashing through stigmas, we know you're here for the unfiltered conversations. There will be laughter, there will be awkward silence and maybe some tears.One thing's for sure: You won't get enough. So kick off your shoes (or heels), grab a seat and #letsgetheadoverheelsLet us know if you enjoyed this episode and found it helpful! We wanna hear what YOU want to do & talk about next. NEW WEEKLY HOH EPISODES EVERY THURSDAY AT 6PMFollow us on:Instagram: @theheadoverheelspodMaggy: @themaggywang

You know Aisha Retno for her music, but how much do you really know about the girl behind the voice? 🤔Maggy sits down with the rising songstress to talk heartbreak, unexpected setbacks that made her question her entire career, navigating online hate, the pressure of being a woman in the industry, and finding her way back to herself.Behind her power alter ego, Aisha is “just a girl” trying to make her mark in the world, redefining traditional fashion, and living her own 'Ariana Grande' musical theatre era with her dream role as Gusti Putri in Puteri Gunung Ledang The Musical. This is Aisha beyond the spotlight 💫☀️ IN THIS EPISODE:Growing up between Indonesia and Malaysia & embracing both culturesHow she found her way into performing artsTurning heartbreak into musicThe tragedy that made her question her future in musicOnline hate & industry pressureFacing back-to-back criticism while staying positiveHer unhinged online persona and turning haters into fansBringing traditional Malaysian-Indonesian fashion into the modern eraManifesting her childhood dream of musical theatre & landing a role in the iconic Puteri Gunung LedangWorking with Tiara Jacquelina and navigating comparisons with her peersFollow Aisha @aisharetno02----------------------------------------------------------------------Hosted by Maggy Wang, this podcast is where real talk meets real life — messy, mundane, and everything in between. From everyday struggles to smashing through stigmas, we know you're here for the unfiltered conversations. There will be laughter, there will be awkward silence and maybe some tears.One thing's for sure: You won't get enough. So kick off your shoes (or heels), grab a seat and #letsgetheadoverheelsLet us know if you enjoyed this episode and found it helpful! We wanna hear what YOU want to do & talk about next. NEW WEEKLY HOH EPISODES EVERY THURSDAY AT 6PMFollow us on:Instagram: ⁠@theheadoverheelspod⁠Maggy: ⁠@themaggywang⁠

Karencici’s songs are probably on your playlist, but many listeners don’t really know who she is. Consider this your proper introduction!This episode is a warm, laugh-filled heart-to-heart with the powerhouse songwriter and pop star behind a viral Mandarin-English hit “爱你但说不出口” "Hard To Say”, about growing up between cultures, chasing a dream on her own terms, and learning to love being a “Loser”.From a strict grandma who signed her up for competitions, to writing songs for Mandopop icons like Jolin Tsai & Hebe of S.H.E at 16y/o, to getting the call to join a supergroup with Jackson Wang. This is Karencici at her most chaotic-good 🫶 and unapologetically real.☀️ IN THIS EPISODE:• you'll get to know Karen vs Karencici: the shy homebody and the charismatic stage persona• Growing up with a single mum• Her meet-cute story & the secret to a healthy long-term relationship• How she convinced her label to debut her first album• How she got into PANTHEPACK thinking it was a scam at first.• Her song “Hard To Say” going viral and getting covered by K-pop idols• Redefining the word “Loser”• Navigating loneliness, perfectionism & creative burnout• Growing up third-culture and finding her true voice• Her perspective on how “26 is too old for the industry” & her answer to the ticking clock for women in musicFollow Karencici: @itskarencici---------------------------------------------------------------------Hosted by Maggy Wang, this podcast is where real talk meets real life — messy, mundane, and everything in between. From everyday struggles to smashing through stigmas, we know you're here for the unfiltered conversations. There will be laughter, there will be awkward silence and maybe some tears.One thing's for sure: You won't get enough.So kick off your shoes (or heels), grab a seat and #letsgetheadoverheelsLet us know if you enjoyed this episode and found it helpful! We wanna hear what YOU want to do & talk about next.NEW WEEKLY HOH EPISODES EVERY THURSDAY AT 6PMFollow us on:Instagram: @theheadoverheelspodMaggy: @themaggywang

Can you believe Maggy, Jane, and Han Pin go waaay back in uni days, but Han Pin has never even been on the pod?! 🙂‍↔️ This is a reunion worth the wait.This episode is a deeply honest, laugh-filled heart-to-heart with one of Malaysia’s favourite couples about growing up together, navigating 10+ years of life in the spotlight, and building a marriage and business empire on their own terms. From how they met, to finally realising they're each other's person, to the emotional journey of welcoming their son August, this is Jane and Han Pin at their most havoc 🫨 and unapologetically real selves.☀️ IN THIS EPISODE:• How their relationship started from a dare• The chaotic proposal story in India (someone forget their proposal speech lol)• Trying 3 years for baby August & why parenthood in your 30's might be better• Safety boundaries with having your child shared online• Calling out intrusive comments and being accused of cyberbullying• Overcoming body dysmorphia & toxic comparison loops• Han Pin’s shift from a traditional mindset to an omakase-cooking partner• Raw business advice: P&L numbers, delegation & avoiding founder burnout• Why feeling lost in your career is actually a redirectionFollow Jane Chuck: @janechuckFollow HanPin: @hanpinma----------------------------------------------------------------------Hosted by Maggy Wang, this podcast is where real talk meets real life — messy, mundane, and everything in between. From everyday struggles to smashing through stigmas, we know you're here for the unfiltered conversations. There will be laughter, there will be awkward silence and maybe some tears.One thing's for sure: You won't get enough. So kick off your shoes (or heels), grab a seat and #letsgetheadoverheelsLet us know if you enjoyed this episode and found it helpful! We wanna hear what YOU want to do & talk about next. NEW WEEKLY HOH EPISODES EVERY THURSDAY AT 6PMFollow us on:Instagram: @theheadoverheelspodMaggy: @themaggywang

⚠️Content warning: This episode contains discussions of intimate partner violence, emotional and psychological abuse, self-harm, and suicidal ideation.Please take care of yourself while listening. If you or someone you know needs support, reach out to AWAM's Telenita helpline: 016-2374221 / 016-2284221 (available Monday to Friday, 9:30am to 5:30pm). This episode is produced in support of YSL Beauty's Abuse Is Not Love program.In this final and deeply personal solo episode of our "Abuse Is Not Love" series with YSL Beauty, Maggy reads heartbreaking, real-life stories submitted by our Heelers who have survived or are still navigating an abusive relationship.Beyond statistics and information, we're talking strategy this time. From breaking the cycle of self-blame, to creating a practical safety plan and knowing when to walk away, this episode is a lifeline for anyone feeling trapped. You are not crazy, you are not alone, and love is never supposed to feel like this. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN: 00:00 - Why your stories matter04:30 - Real Listener Stories22:30 - Practical advice: Therapy, journaling, and tracking evidence34:00 - Other realities of IPV39:50 - Recognising toxic patterns in yourself52:20 - How to build a safety plan to leave01:01:40 - Giving time to heal, and forgiving yourselfLove is clear. Abuse is not. Learn more about @yslbeauty’s Abuse Is Not Love Program: https://www.yslbeauty.com.my/en_MY/abuseisnotlove.html----------------------------------------------------------------------Hosted by Maggy Wang, this podcast is where real talk meets real life — messy, mundane, and everything in between. From everyday struggles to smashing through stigmas, we know you're here for the unfiltered conversations. There will be laughter, there will be awkward silence and maybe some tears.One thing's for sure: You won't get enough. So kick off your shoes (or heels), grab a seat and #letsgetheadoverheelsLet us know if you enjoyed this episode and found it helpful! We wanna hear what YOU want to do & talk about next. NEW WEEKLY HOH EPISODES EVERY THURSDAY AT 6PMFollow us on:Instagram: ⁠@theheadoverheelspod⁠Maggy: ⁠@themaggywang⁠

Get to know Sabronzo, Tabby, and Angel of Malaysian girl group DOLLA like never before.In this conversation that feels like a sleepover, Maggy sits down with the girls to talk through the constant noise of public moral scrutiny, breaking free from unfair double standards, and how they turned public judgment into their ultimate power. From navigating constant backlash and the heartbreak of their music video getting banned, to dismantling old myths about marriage in the idol industry, this is DOLLA at their most honest, vulnerable, and unapologetic.☀️ IN THIS EPISODE:•Dealing with outfit backlash, moral policing, and people always judging what they wear• How crushed they were when their "Question" MV was geoblocked after a 26-hour shoot• Sabronzo setting the record straight on why marriage doesn't end a female idol's career• Angel and Tabby on their dating non-negotiables and why ambition is a must-have in a partner• The story behind their latest single "UGLY"— using the Legend of Mahsuri, Wayang Kulit, and Silat to turn judgment into power• Raising the bar for the Malaysian music scene and stepping away from cookie-cutter idol formulas to build an authentic South East Asian identity• Supporting each other's solo projects and how celebrating individual growth actually brought DOLLA closerFollow Dolla: @dolla.officialFollow Tabby: @tabbybabyyyFollow Sabronzo: @sabronzoFollow Angel: @bbyqngel----------------------------------------------------------------------Hosted by Maggy Wang, this podcast is where real talk meets real life — messy, mundane, and everything in between. From everyday struggles to smashing through stigmas, we know you're here for the unfiltered conversations. There will be laughter, there will be awkward silence and maybe some tears.One thing's for sure: You won't get enough. So kick off your shoes (or heels), grab a seat and #letsgetheadoverheelsLet us know if you enjoyed this episode and found it helpful! We wanna hear what YOU want to do & talk about next. NEW WEEKLY HOH EPISODES EVERY THURSDAY AT 6PMFollow us on:Instagram: @theheadoverheelspodMaggy: @themaggywang

Get to know Thai superstar, Namtan Tipnaree like never before.Maggy sits down with Namtan to talk about growing up in a strict, sporty household, the dream she never planned to chase, and what it really feels like to be loved by fans all over the world. From swapping childhood memories to an emotional moment reflecting on how far she's come, this is a side of one of Thailand's most beloved actresses of her generation.Maggy ชวน น้ำตาล ทิพนารี มานั่งพูดคุยถึงการเติบโตมาในครอบครัวที่เข้มงวดและรักกีฬา ความฝันที่เธอไม่เคยวางแผนจะไล่ตาม และความรู้สึกจริงๆ ของการได้รับความรักจากแฟนๆ ทั่วโลก ตั้งแต่การแลกเปลี่ยนความทรงจำในวัยเด็ก ไปจนถึงช่วงเวลาสุดซึ้งที่เธอย้อนมองเส้นทางที่เดินมาไกลถึงวันนี้ นี่คืออีกมุมหนึ่งของหนึ่งในนักแสดงหญิงที่เป็นที่รักที่สุดแห่งยุคของไทย☀️ IN THIS EPISODE:• Her experience being in KL for the first time• Growing up with a footballer brother and a strict childhood routine• Why she never wanted to be an actress in the first place• The overwhelming reality and gratitude of growing beyond Thailand• What she'd tell her younger self ❤️• Becoming BONIA's Brand Muse this season• Her heartfelt advice for aspiring artists• How she grabs opportunities, and how she wants to be rememberedFollow Namtan Tipnaree @namtan.tipnareeThis episode is brought to you by BONIA. To discover more from BONIA, visit bonia.com or follow @bonia on Instagram for the latest collections, styling inspiration and more.---------------------------------------------------------------------Hosted by Maggy Wang, this podcast is where real talk meets real life — messy, mundane, and everything in between. From everyday struggles to smashing through stigmas, we know you're here for the unfiltered conversations. There will be laughter, there will be awkward silence and maybe some tears.One thing's for sure: You won't get enough. So kick off your shoes (or heels), grab a seat and #letsgetheadoverheelsLet us know if you enjoyed this episode and found it helpful! We wanna hear what YOU want to do & talk about next.NEW WEEKLY HOH EPISODES EVERY THURSDAY AT 6PMFollow us on:Instagram: @theheadoverheelspodMaggy: @themaggywang

You probably know Cabi from her travel content. But the trip is never really about the destination.Maggy sits down with Cabi for the conversations beyond the grid, ones that you have at the crossroads, sidewalks, and or even while being lost.The year everything fell apart and she still got on a plane. What it actually feels like to grow up when everyone's watching, and why sometimes the only way to find yourself is to go somewhere nobody knows who you are.In this episode you'll learn:• How to start solo travelling even when you're scared• Solo female travel safety tips nobody talks about enough• Why leaving everything behind is sometimes the most productive thing you can do• How growing up online affects your sense of identity• What a quarter life crisis at 25 actually feels like• Why you should stay single in your early 20s• How to rebuild your identity after a long term relationship ends• What the sunk cost fallacy has to do with relationships and career decisionsFollow Cabi: @cabibibi---------------------------------------------------------------------Hosted by Maggy Wang, this podcast is where real talk meets real life — messy, mundane, and everything in between. From everyday struggles to smashing through stigmas, we know you're here for the unfiltered conversations. There will be laughter, there will be awkward silence and maybe some tears.One thing's for sure: You won't get enough. So kick off your shoes (or heels), grab a seat and #letsgetheadoverheelsLet us know if you enjoyed this episode and found it helpful! We wanna hear what YOU want to do & talk about next. NEW WEEKLY HOH EPISODES EVERY THURSDAY AT 6PMFollow us on:Instagram: @theheadoverheelspodMaggy: @themaggywang

Elyn Leong has been performing almost her whole life. From Geng UPSR, to Gen1es, to now carving her own path in her own terms. Maggy sits down with Elyn Leong on her first ever podcast where she showcases a side of her we rarely get to see. Full of witty takes and wisdom! In this episode you'll learn:• What really happened when Gen1es disbanded• What it's like competing in a talent survival show against 70 girls• Why some endings feel like failure even though it taught you a lot• How to rebuild your identity after losing a career path you just built• Why people fall in love with potential instead of reality• What attachment styles have to do with toxic relationships• How Elyn wrote her latest single Call 911 about toxic love in just two hours• What it means to go solo after performing in a girl groupFollow Elyn: @elynleonggg----------------------------------------------------------------------Hosted by Maggy Wang, this podcast is where real talk meets real life — messy, mundane, and everything in between. From everyday struggles to smashing through stigmas, we know you're here for the unfiltered conversations. There will be laughter, there will be awkward silence and maybe some tears.One thing's for sure: You won't get enough. So kick off your shoes (or heels), grab a seat and #letsgetheadoverheelsLet us know if you enjoyed this episode and found it helpful! We wanna hear what YOU want to do & talk about next. NEW WEEKLY HOH EPISODES EVERY THURSDAY AT 6PMFollow us on:Instagram: @theheadoverheelspodMaggy: @themaggywang

If it weren't for Covid, we might not even have your fave bromance duo JackNing/NingJack. Once a cabin crew and a business major, they both found an unexpected path in acting. And now they're the on-screen loveteam we didn't know we needed!Maggy sits down with Jack Gohr and Zhen Ning with no script, no press questions, and no filters. You'll get to see a side of the boys you've never seen before. And trust us when we say, you'll love them even more after this.In this episode you'll learn:• How to push yourself out of your comfort zone even when you're not ready• Why the life you didn't plan sometimes fits you better than the one you did• What real male friendship looks like in an industry that makes it hard• The unplanned crying scene and what triggered it• THE scene in Love Algorithm that almost didn't make the cut• Why self validation matters more than anyone else's approval• What "let them" really meansFollow Jack Gohr: @jackgohrFollow Zhen Ning: @zhen.ningg----------------------------------------------------------------------Hosted by Maggy Wang, this podcast is where real talk meets real life — messy, mundane, and everything in between. From everyday struggles to smashing through stigmas, we know you're here for the unfiltered conversations. There will be laughter, there will be awkward silence and maybe some tears.One thing's for sure: You won't get enough. So kick off your shoes (or heels), grab a seat and #letsgetheadoverheelsLet us know if you enjoyed this episode and found it helpful! We wanna hear what YOU want to do & talk about next. NEW WEEKLY HOH EPISODES EVERY THURSDAY AT 6PMFollow us on:Instagram: ⁠@theheadoverheelspod⁠Maggy: ⁠@themaggywang⁠